Ham and Cheese Soufflé
In my experience, there are few dishes that impress dinner guests more than soufflé. The elegant rise and fall. The way their crunchy tops…
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Churrelés: Cannelés Meet Mexican Churros
Hi everyone! This is Gab from Artful Desperado. I’m super excited to be a new contributor to The French Barn Blog where I’ll be…
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Pistachio Thumbprint Cookies with Apricot-Rose Jam
Raise your hand if the excuse to bake a ridiculous amount of cookies is your favourite thing about December. It’s mine for sure! Every…
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Tomato & Saffron Braised Lamb Shanks
Hey there holiday entertainers! We have something special for you today. If you haven’t braised lamb shanks before you’re in for a treat. Besides…
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Shop like the French: tips for making the most of the local markets
If you’re staying in a vacation rental property during your holidays in France and you love cooking, you’ll definitely want to check out the…
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Gluten-free: fad or fact?
We know this can be a touchy subject, so let’s get one thing out of the way: there are “true” celiac people who are…
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Indoor Grilling
It’s no secret that Canadians like their barbecue, but even the most dedicated “grillers” out there may be tempted to stay inside when the…
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Home Made Yogurt
Yum Home Made Yogurt Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 6 hours Create your own yogurts with this easy recipe! This recipe uses the Lacanche…
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Beef Tenderloin “en croute”
Yum Beef Tenderloin “en croute” Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 15 minutesTotal Time: 35 minutes This recipe requires little preparation, is easy to create…
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Coq au Vin, a French specialty
Yum Coq au Vin Prep Time: 30 minutesCook Time: 2 hoursTotal Time: 14 hours, 30 minutes The Coq au Vin (literally “rooster in wine”)…
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French Waffles
This recipe has many variants. Every mother and grandmother in France probably has her own version that is, of course, better than everybody else’s!…
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